Account Director, Financial Sales

Business Insider is hiring an Account Director to join our Financial Services sales team with a primary focus on new business development revenue growth and strategic client expansion.

Our mission is to inspire action through thought-provoking stories that shape business tech and beyond. We are one team we act with impact and we strive to get better every day.

The Role & Team:

This is a business developmentdriven sales role for an experienced digital media seller who thrives on opening doors building senior-level relationships and closing complex custom partnerships.

Youll own a national book of business across the financial sectorincluding banks asset managers fintech payments insurance and cryptowith responsibility for both new client acquisition and growth of select existing accounts. You will lead the full sales cycle: prospecting pitching solution design negotiation and close.

This role reports to the VP of Finance Vertical Sales and requires willingness to travel. This position is based in our New York City HQ with an in-office presence of at least 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive new business development by identifying pitching and closing strategic Financial Services advertisers
• Own senior-level relationships with key clients and agencies; position Business Insider as a core brand partner
• Develop and sell custom integrated advertising solutions across Branded Content Display Video Programmatic Podcasts Data and Live/Virtual Events
• Create and execute strategic account plans to hit or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets
• Act as an external and internal evangelist for Business Insiders value proposition in a crowded media landscape
  Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing Client Services Media Planning and Studio teams to deliver high-impact campaigns
• Educate and inspire clients through a brand-led sales approach moving beyond transactional media buys
• Represent Business Insider at industry events and client meetings as a brand ambassador
• Maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline management in Salesforce

The Ideal Candidate Has:

• Proven track record of closing new business and growing revenue within Financial Services advertising
• Strong network across financial brands and media agencies
• Deep understanding of digital media sales including custom content audience-based programs and programmatic
• Ability to translate client business goals into compelling data-driven marketing solutions
• Strategic consultative selling mindset with strong negotiation and presentation skills
• Passion for storytelling media technology and the art of the sale
• Comfort navigating named accounts uncovering marketing strategies and closing complex deals

Salary & Benefits:

• Base salary: $130000-$150000
• Competitive commission plan
• Flexible PTO 10 paid holidays and 16 weeks of parental leave
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match and vesting
• Access to resources for financial planning guidance family planning services mental health reach out and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Additional benefits include commuter benefits phone reimbursement gym membership discounts and more

Business Insider is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and when making employment decisions does not discriminate based on race ethnicity gender gender identity or expression sex sexual orientation age nationality or national origin religion disability familial status and military or veteran status. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply.

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